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I saw 'potato' in the ingredients of my cat's joint supplement. Should I avoid it in case it contains green potato toxins?

Cats · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

You do not need to avoid properly manufactured supplements. Commercial pet products use food-grade, processed potatoes that are free of green skin and sprouts, so the solanine toxin is not present. The risk from green potatoes applies to raw, home kitchen potatoes that have turned green or sprouted. If you're ever concerned about a specific product, you can contact the manufacturer to confirm their sourcing and safety standards. For home safety, always store raw potatoes securely away from your curious cat.

Green or sprouted potato — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Cats · full breakdown on the linked food page

Green skin and sprouts contain solanine, which causes vomiting, tremors and heart problems.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Green or sprouted potato should not be given to cats at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Green or sprouted potato food facts page.

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